Fonio Recipes

There’s a saying in Mali, “Fonio never embarrasses the cook!” We think you’ll agree.

How to Make Fonio

(makes 2 cups)

In a pot with a fitted lid, coat ½ cup Yolélé fonio well with 1 teaspoon oil. Turn heat to high, add 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Cover and turn to low heat for one minute. Off heat, keep covered and let rest 4 minutes. Fluff with a fork, serve hot or cold + enjoy!

How to Make Fonio in the Microwave

In a bowl, stir a tsp of oil into 1/2 cup Yolélé fonio until grains are well coated. Add a pinch of salt and 1 cup water and stir well. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook for 2 minutes. Let it sit for two minutes, covered. Fluff with a fork, serve hot or cold + enjoy!

Fonio is known as the forgiving grain – if it comes out soggy, cook it for another minute or two. If it comes out dry and undercooked, add a little water, cover, and cook again. It always recovers. Remember to fluff fonio while it’s hot!